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# Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/venus-williams-backed-weward-can-now-lock-your-apps-until-you-hit-your-steps/  

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## Overview

With funding from tennis star and angel investor Venus Williams, the French app WeWard says that it increases walking time by almost 25%.

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